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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Miles College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $232 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Southern Illinois University?
- Miles College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Miles College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,164.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Southern Illinois University ($13,283 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 44.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,348 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Miles College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 20% larger than aid received Miles College ($11,269 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College or Southern Illinois University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southern Illinois University and Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Miles College (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $19,800 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $28,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $13,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $36,172)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($232 vs. $374)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/